Inference and Prediction: Master the Art of Making Smart Guesses and Predictions

Question 1

Which of these is an example of a sentence that makes a prediction about what will happen next?

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I think it will rain tomorrow.

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The boy ran down the street.

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The girl was happy.

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The car was parked in the driveway.

Question 2

In the story, the main character was hiding under the bed. What is the most likely reason?

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He was scared of something.

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He was playing a game.

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He was looking for something.

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He was tired.

Question 3

What does the word 'infer' mean?

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To guess

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To prove

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To explain

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To question

Question 4

Which of these things can NOT help you make inferences?

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Your teacher telling you what to think.

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The things the characters in a story say.

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What you already know about the world.

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Clues in the story.

Question 5

What is the difference between inference and prediction?

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Inference is based on evidence from the text, while prediction is based on your own ideas.

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Prediction is based on evidence from the text, while inference is based on your own ideas.

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Inference and prediction are the same thing.

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Neither inference nor prediction involve using evidence.

Question 6

When making an inference, it is important to:

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Think about all the information you have.

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Only use your own opinions.

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Ignore the details in the text.

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Focus only on the beginning of the story.

Question 7

Which of these helps you guess about something that is not directly stated in a text?

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A hint

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A fact

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Your opinion

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A picture

Question 8

What do you call a guess about something that might happen?

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A prediction

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A fact

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An inference

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A summary

Question 9

Which of these sentences is based on an inference?

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The cat might be a good hunter because it has sharp claws.

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The cat is furry.

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The cat is eating.

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The cat is sleeping.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a good way to make predictions?

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Ignoring the clues in the text

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Using what you already know

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Connecting the story to other stories

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Thinking about what might happen next

Question 11

What can you guess about the wolf in 'Little Red Riding Hood'?

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He is sneaky and tricky.

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He is friendly and helpful.

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He is brave and strong.

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He is silly and clumsy.

Question 12

What can you guess about the place where the story 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' happens?

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It is a magical world.

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It is a place from the past.

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It is a place like our world.

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It is a place in the future.

Question 13

Read the sentence: 'The boy smiled cheerfully, his eyes sparkling with amusement.' What can you tell about the boy's mood?

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He's happy

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He's angry

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He's sad

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He's confused

Question 14

What's an important skill in making inferences?

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Drawing conclusions

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Remembering information

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Writing summaries

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Making comparisons

Question 15

Which word suggests a prediction?

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Perhaps

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However

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Therefore

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Question 16

Read the sentence: 'The teacher sighed and said, 'We have a lot of work to do.' What could we infer about the teacher's feelings?

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She's frustrated

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She's excited

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She's confident

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She's worried

Question 17

When meeting someone new, how can you use clues from their body language and facial expressions to understand them better?

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Pay attention to their body language and facial expressions.

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Ask them questions about their life.

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Ignore their actions and only listen to their words.

Question 18

The character jumped up and down with joy when they heard the news. What emotion is the character feeling?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

Question 19

The story takes place in a small village nestled in the mountains. What is the setting of this story?

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A mountain village

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A busy city

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A peaceful forest

Question 20

The girl could run away from the monster, but that might put her friends in danger. What would be a good solution to the girl's problem?

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Talking to the monster to find a peaceful solution.

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Tricking the monster into a trap.

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Fighting the monster head-on.

Question 21

The kind prince always helped those in need. Which character trait best describes the prince?

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Kindness

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Bravery

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Greed

Question 22

The princess saved the kingdom from the evil wizard. What is the most important event that happened in the story?

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The princess defeated the evil wizard.

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The princess found a magical sword.

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The princess met a talking dragon.

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a type of prediction?

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A fact

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An educated guess

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An assumption

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An opinion

Question 24

Which word best describes a character who is always curious and asking questions?

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Curious

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Quiet

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Friendly

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Brave

Question 25

Which skill is very important for making inferences?

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Critical thinking

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Memory

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Fast reading

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Writing

Question 26

The dog's tail was wagging quickly back and forth. What can you guess about how the dog is feeling?

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Happy

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Scared

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Angry

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Tired

Question 27

Read the sentence: 'The boy jumped up and shouted with joy.' What can you guess about how the boy is feeling?

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Happy

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Sad

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Scared

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Angry

Question 28

What's NOT a good reason to make predictions while reading?

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It's a waste of time

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It makes the story more fun

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It helps you understand the story better

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It helps you connect the story to things you already know

Question 29

How do your past experiences help you make predictions?

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They help you connect new information to what you already know.

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They make you a faster reader.

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They make you more creative.

Question 30

What is NOT a way to make a good inference?

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Simply guessing without evidence

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Using clues from the text

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Making connections to prior knowledge

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Analyzing the character's emotions

Question 31

Read the sentence: 'The little girl's face lit up with joy.' What can you infer about the little girl?

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She is happy

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She is sad

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She is sleepy

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She is bored

Question 32

What is the main difference between an inference and a prediction?

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An inference is based on information from the text, while a prediction is based on what might happen in the future

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A prediction is based on evidence from the text, while an inference is based on what the reader thinks will happen

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Inferences are always correct, while predictions can be wrong

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Predictions are always about the future, while inferences can be about the past or present

Question 33

What does 'inference' mean?

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Guessing based on what you know

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Predicting what will happen

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Stating a fact from the text

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Sharing your opinion

Question 34

In the sentence, "The boy rushed outside and shivered," what can you guess about the weather outside?

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It was chilly

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It was warm

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It was raining

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It was windy

Question 35

Which of these sentences gives a clue that the character is feeling sad?

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Her eyes filled up with tears

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Her eyes lit up with joy

Question 36

The story describes the setting as "a dark and stormy night." What do you think the story will be about?

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A scary story

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A happy story

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A sad story

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A funny story

Question 37

How do inferences help you guess what might happen next in a story?

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Inferences help you fill in missing details and understand the story better.

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You don't need to make inferences to make predictions.

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Inferences are only helpful at the start of a story.

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Making inferences makes reading a story more fun.

Question 38

Read the sentence: 'The clouds were dark and heavy.' What inference can you make about the weather?

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It is going to rain.

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It is windy.

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It is sunny.

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It is snowing.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for making inferences?

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Making wild guesses without evidence.

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Looking for clues in the text.

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Connecting the text to your own experiences.

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Asking yourself questions about the text.

Question 40

Which of the following is a key skill for making inferences?

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Critical thinking

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Vocabulary knowledge

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Writing fluency

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Storytelling ability

Question 41

Read the paragraph: 'The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing sweetly.' What inference can you make about the weather?

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It is a warm and pleasant day.

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It is cold and rainy.

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It is windy and stormy.

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It is snowing.

Question 42

Which of the following options describes the weather conditions based on this sentence: 'The clouds darkened, and the wind howled.'?

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Stormy and windy

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Calm and sunny

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Cold and snowy

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Warm and humid

Question 43

The word 'ravenous' in the phrase 'The dog was ravenous after playing outside all day' means:

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Very hungry

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Tired and sleepy

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Excited and playful

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Sad and lonely

Question 44

Which of the following sentences shows that the main character is facing a difficult challenge?

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The character climbed a tall mountain in the rain.

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The character walked through the park on a sunny day.

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The character played with their friends at school.

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The character watched a movie at home.

Question 45

What can you infer about a character described as 'mysterious'?

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The character is secretive and hard to figure out.

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The character is easy to understand and predict.

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The character is always happy and friendly.

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The character is always sad and lonely.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a helpful strategy for making predictions while reading?

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Ignoring the details in the text

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Looking at the title and illustrations

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Thinking about what you already know

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Making connections to other stories

Question 47

Which text structure is used to explain a process step by step?

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Sequence

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Compare and Contrast

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Problem and Solution

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Cause and Effect

Question 48

What does the idiom 'over the moon' in the sentence 'She was over the moon when she won the race' mean?

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Extremely happy and excited

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Very sad and disappointed

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A little bit nervous

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Quite tired and exhausted

Question 49

Read the paragraph: 'The sky was dark and cloudy. The wind was howling, and the trees were swaying back and forth.' Which of the following is the BEST prediction about what will happen next?

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It will start to rain heavily

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The sun will come out and it will be sunny

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The wind will die down and it will be calm

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A tornado will form

Question 50

What's the main reason for making predictions while reading?

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To better understand the story

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To make the story more enjoyable

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To impress others

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To stay engaged

Question 51

Read the sentence: 'The clouds turned dark and heavy.' Which prediction can you make about the weather?

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It's likely going to rain.

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The sun may come out soon.

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The weather will stay clear.

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It's hard to predict.

Question 52

Read the paragraph: 'The girl sat alone on the bench, her head in her hands.' Which inference can you make about the girl?

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She's feeling sad or upset about something.

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She's waiting for someone who's late.

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She's enjoying the peace and quiet.

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She's lost and doesn't know where to go.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a useful clue for making predictions?

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Random guesses that are not supported by evidence.

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Past experiences that are relevant to the situation.

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Character traits and motivations.

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The setting and atmosphere of the story.

Question 54

Read the sentence: 'The boy ran into the woods, his eyes filled with fear.' Which inference can you make about the boy's feelings?

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He's scared of something in the woods.

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He's excited to go for a hike.

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He's angry at his parents for making him go into the woods.

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He's lost and looking for help.

Question 55

Which of these questions requires you to make an inference?

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Why did the character make that choice?

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What's the name of the main character?

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Where does the story take place?

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Who wrote the book?

Question 56

Which word best completes the sentence: 'It was a dark and stormy night, so the children decided to stay _______.'

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Inside

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Outdoors

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At the library

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At the playground

Question 57

Read the sentence: 'The little girl skipped happily toward the park.' What can we predict about the girl's mood?

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She is excited.

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She is gloomy.

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She is tired.

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She is angry.

Question 58

Which of the following sentences hints that rain might come?

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The clouds are dark and full.

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The sky is bright and sunny.

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The wind is blowing gently.

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The birds are chirping sweetly.

Question 59

When we guess what might happen next in a story, we are using our:

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Prediction

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Imagination

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Memory

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Logic

Question 60

What is an important skill for making good predictions?

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Paying attention to details in the story

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Ignoring information that doesn't match

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Guessing without much thought

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Only looking at the pictures

Question 61

Read the passage: 'The old man walked slowly down the street. His clothes were torn, and his face was sad.' What can we understand about the old man's life?

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He is poor and struggling.

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He is rich and happy.

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He is young and energetic.

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He is very healthy.

Question 62

Which of these questions can help you make predictions about a story?

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What might happen next?

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What has happened so far?

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What is the moral of the story?

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Who wrote the story?

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a helpful strategy for making inferences?

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Ignoring important details

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Connecting ideas in the text

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Using context clues

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Asking questions

Question 64

The text says that the class was excited about their upcoming field trip. What can you tell about how they are feeling?

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They are probably looking forward to it.

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They are probably dreading it.